1500 E Topeka Street

Pasadena , CA 91104

MLS#: P1-23099

$1,265,000

Status: Active
Listing number: P1-23099
Listing provided by: COMPASS
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a month ago
On site: a month ago
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Property

Beds

None

Full Baths

None

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1955

Sq.Footage

N/A

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Pasadena! This very attractive single-level duplex offers a rare chance to own two separate single-story homes on a spacious and desirable lot. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants, each unit comes with its own water, gas, and electrical meters--an uncommon and highly desirable setup.Situated on an almost 8,000 sq ft lot, the layout offers comfort, privacy, and flexibility. Front Home address 1500 E. Topeka: Beautifully updated with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home features central air and heat, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and granite countertops. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the kitchen, plus a detached garage! Rear Home address 1498 E. Topeka: Offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus a bonus office room, California basement for extra storage and an attached garage, this unit is currently tenant occupied. This duplex is perfect for living in one unit while renting the other, providing excellent income potential. Located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena and close to shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes, this property offers a prime location combined with outstanding investment opportunities.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    N/A

  • Bathrooms

    N/A

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    4

  • Parking

    Garage

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    None

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.1836

  • Property Type

    Residential Income

  • Property Sub Type

    Duplex

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,265,000

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Foundation Details

    Raised

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Pasadena! This very attractive single-level duplex offers a rare chance to own two separate single-story homes on a spacious and desirable lot. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants, each unit comes with its own water, gas, and electrical meters--an uncommon and highly desirable setup.Situated on an almost 8,000 sq ft lot, the layout offers comfort, privacy, and flexibility. Front Home address 1500 E. Topeka: Beautifully updated with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home features central air and heat, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and granite countertops. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the kitchen, plus a detached garage! Rear Home address 1498 E. Topeka: Offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus a bonus office room, California basement for extra storage and an attached garage, this unit is currently tenant occupied. This duplex is perfect for living in one unit while renting the other, providing excellent income potential. Located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena and close to shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes, this property offers a prime location combined with outstanding investment opportunities.

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